PILESGROVE TWP. — On the afternoon of the final day of the Salem County Fair, all eyes were focused on one place — the livestock arena.

While other corners of the fairgrounds were sprinkled with visitors, the bleachers at the arena were packed with spectators side-by-side with bidders looking to buy the prize livestock up for sale.

Much like the other four days of the fair, the weather was perfect for a day outside. Light rain only briefly broke up the mid-day sun. The humidity was pierced by a steady breeze.

President of the Salem County Fair Association Yankee Eller said it was his job to hear compliments and complaints from visitors, but the weather left nothing to be desired.

“They can’t complain about the weather,” he said. “I think it’s been excellent.”

While he had no official count on the number of people to come to the fair this year, Eller said it equivalent to previous years. He guessed that the crowed swelled to easily over 10,000 for Thursday night, fireworks night.

“Everywhere you looked, there were people,” he said. “They definitely like the fireworks... plus it was nice, cool night.”

Jennifer Hackett-Slimm just arrived Friday afternoon with her young daughters, Megyn, Kellyn and Jordyn, as the auction was getting underway. Although this was their first day at the fair so far this year, they always make a point to get there.